Choose Earl vs. the Mutants
Choose Earl vs. the Mutants if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Earl vs. the Mutants launched in 2024.
Earl vs. the Mutants vs Swarm Survivor
Earl vs. the Mutants and Swarm Survivor both land in Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Swarm Survivor (2023) is 1 year older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Swarm Survivor (77.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Swarm Survivor
Choose Swarm Survivor if you want an Indie experience. Swarm Survivor launched in 2023.
Both Earl vs. the Mutants and Swarm Survivor sit in Action, Adventure, and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Earl vs. the Mutants |  Swarm Survivor | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.9% positive (96 reviews) | 77.8% positive (18 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Falling State Inc. | MegalOh! Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Swarm Survivor (2023) is 1 year older than Earl vs. the Mutants (2024).
- Earl vs. the Mutants scores higher on Steam reviews (96.9% positive) than Swarm Survivor (77.8% positive).
- Earl vs. the Mutants is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Swarm Survivor (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Earl vs. the Mutants is Deck Verified, Swarm Survivor is Deck Playable.
Earl vs. the Mutants vs Swarm Survivor — FAQ
- Should I play Earl vs. the Mutants or Swarm Survivor first?
- If you want chronology, Swarm Survivor (2023) came out before Earl vs. the Mutants (2024). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Earl vs. the Mutants and Swarm Survivor similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.